Best results for Water Activities in Santa Cruz, CA

Two guided dives among Monterey Bay’s kelp forests and reefs

Cruise Monterey Bay with narrated wildlife viewing from a heated vessel

Relax on a 35-minute Monterey Bay sail with included drink and snacks

Rent a classic 24-foot wooden sloop from Old Fisherman’s Wharf

Rent the 30' Hunter Willow and sail Monterey Bay your way

Private keelboat sailing for up to 6 from Old Fisherman’s Wharf

Sail Monterey Bay at sunset with a drink and snacks included

Learn sailing basics in a 2-hour class from Old Fisherman’s Wharf

Sail a spacious 34-foot Hunter with room to relax with family and friends

Sail a spacious Hunter monohull with room to lounge

Spot whales and dolphins on a 4-hour morning cruise with marine biologists onboard

Look for seasonal whales and dolphins with onboard marine biologists

Watch for whales and dolphins as the sun sets over Monterey Bay

Fish for ling cod and rock cod in Monterey Bay with onboard instruction

Cruise Monterey Bay with experienced skippers on a family-friendly whale watching tour

Spend 7–8 hours rock cod fishing out of Monterey

Spot whales and dolphins with expert naturalists on a 4-hour cruise in Monterey Bay.

Fish for rock cod on a mid-day Monterey outing

Catch delicious sand dabs on Monterey Bay with friendly crew aboard a galley-equipped boat

Fish deep Monterey Bay reefs for rock cod and ling cod

See Monterey Bay wildlife from a fast, low-to-water boat at day’s end

Seek Monterey Bay killer whales on a six-hour small-group cruise led by an experienced photographer

Explore Monterey Bay’s marine sanctuary on a small-group whale watching trip

Choose a half- or full-day private whale watching trip for up to 6